Rustins Wood Dye is a quick drying, non-fading, non-bleeding wood dye suitable for use on all types of bare wood, new and stripped, interior or exterior. It is ideal for floors, indoor and outdoor furniture, staircases and bannisters, doors, cupboards, worktops, skirting boards and architraves and picture frames.

Key Features

Multi-purpose

For new or stripped wood

Easy to apply

Coverage up to 24m2 per litre depending on type of wood

For interior and exterior use

Solvent-based

Surface PreparationThe dye can only be used on bare wood. Existing finishes must be removed, preferably with a paint remover such as Rustins strypit paint and varnish remover. The surface should be perfectly clean, smooth and dry. Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960s paint surfaces over wood and metal as they may contain harmful lead.

Application Method For cloth application only

Recommended SystemsShake well before use. Apply evenly with a clean dry cloth in a warm dry atmosphere. On soft absorbent wood a second coat may be applied. Hardwoods should only be given one coat. If more are applied the extra coats may not penetrate and will rub off. Where a lighter shade is required, the dye may be diluted with white spirit. Dilutions must not exceed 2 parts dye to 1 part white spirit. It is advisable to test for compatibility on a small area before proceeding.